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We bit the bullet with this one and talked with Ricky on GOATA. Ricky was a former NFL QB who now coaches high school football. Ricky also lifts in the weight room with a system called GOATA. Full disclosure we do not agree with or support this "style" of training or "movement." But, we believe that you should be able to talk with people you disagree with. Listen in as we go back and forth on this...

Here at SCN we are where strength coaches (and other sports performance coaches) come to learn. This is cuz we help bridge the gap between what is taught in the classroom and what happens in the weight room/real world. We call out the bad, commend the good, and offer advice to those who need it. Here we go through a 10k foot view of good weight room design. We do not go into EXACT detail on sets a...

Everyone has heard about Tiger Woods and The Williams sister with their success in their sports. Early specialization has been said to be a MAJOR contribution to their success. However, for every one of those success stories there are often hundreds of athletes who do not reach that level of success. Rather they are left burnt out and deprived of a true childhood. Listen to former NFL QB Ricky Sta...

In the full length episode we discuss his course on helping rugby athletes transition from full time life in sport - to full time real world. This episode is not just for rugby athletes or athletes at the end of their career. Any athlete competing can take something from this episode as the principles apply across sports. ___ CONNECT: 🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StrengthCoachNetwork/featur...

In this episode of the CMW we welcome former NFL player and Iowa quarterback, Ricky Stanzi, to discuss strength and conditioning. We dive into the passion for football that never goes away, even after retiring as a player. Moreover we touch on the excitement of football season and how it holds a special place in their hearts as coaches and fathers. Tune in for an engaging conversation that celebra...

This week on the show we have former Iowa Hawkeye QB Ricky Stanzi on the show! Ricky and Justin both were apart of the Hawkeye family for 5 years (not at the same time). In the show they share their experiences with how the "Iowa Way" was built. _______________________________ Be sure to hit the subscribe button to get more free content from us#education #learning #coaching #podcast ___ CONNECT:...

Ever noticed that athletes with stronger necks rarely suffer a concussion. That is not by chance, it is a researched fact. Listen to doctors Joe and Sam O'Toole talk about this topic in this clip. _______________________________ Be sure to hit the subscribe button to get more free content from us#education #learning #coaching #podcast ___ CONNECT: 🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StrengthCoachN...

S&C coaches are like finances. I bet you did not think about it that way - but we are. You need to know this before you get into the field. Are you high risk and high reward (stock) or are you low risk and low reward (bonds)? If you work in an environment where you can be fired if the team does not do well, chances are you also can get a bonus if they win a lot. On the flip side, if you don't...

To sleep or not to sleep, that is the question from many coaches/trainers with their athletes with a concussion. Listen in on what Drs. Sam and Joe O'Toole recommend on this topic. _______________________________ Be sure to hit the subscribe button to get more free content from us#education #learning #coaching #podcast ___ CONNECT: 🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StrengthCoachNetwork/featured...

Jennifer Gibson is an exercise physiologist and a performance dietitian with seventeen years of experience working in elite sports. She has worked for the Canadian Olympic system for five years, the US Olympic team for five years, and the Chicago Bears for seven years. In addition, she has consulted with several pro sports teams including the New Orleans Saints, the MLS, and the NBA. Most recently...

In this episode of the CMW, we are joined by brothers Dr. Joe and Dr. Sam O'Toole to discuss concussions and brain health in the context of strength coaching. Doctors O'Toole emphasize the importance of understanding concussions in all sports, not just the collision sports like football and hockey. They highlight the need for a team approach, involving coaches, athletic trainers, medical staff, st...

The way coaches and athletes evaluate head injuries has evolved for the better. Find out more on this topic as doctors Sam and Joe O'Toole discuss what they have learned in their studies. _______________________________ Be sure to hit the subscribe button to get more free content from us#education #learning #coaching #podcast ___ CONNECT: 🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StrengthCoachNetwork/fe...

Here is another reaction clip. This time to another strength coach. But here is the catch. This coach (to my current knowledge) has and does not work in college athletics. Yet he is talking about why college S&C is wrong. To me, if you have not worked in it. You do not know what is going on and therefore should not talk about it. Check out the reaction and let us know your thoughts. __________...

Episode 121 of CMW is Live! This week we are joined by All Blacks Sevens strength and conditioning coach Travis McMaster. In this weeks conversation we learn from someone working in the most successful sport culture. During the conversation we discuss how he works with the athletes on agility, contact prep, skill development, travel schedule, handling different climates. __________________________...

This is not one of those corny messages where someone talks about how much they are a servant leader and they go on telling you about how much they serve. Chances are those people are the most selfish and least servant based leaders. This is a reminder to coaches that our job is to serve the athletes we get to work with. We have the ability to work with some great people and help them achieve thei...

This week we have talked about strength coaches needing to make more money to live their life. Once you earn a certain amount of money - you need to shift your focus. Remember, this is a service based field where it is about the athletes and helping them achieve their potential. It is not only about how much money you can earn. Make enough money so that it is not a primary concern where your next...

Episode 120 of the CMW is LIVE! This week's guest is former B1G strength and conditioning coach Jess Burke. Jess worked at Michigan, Purdue, and Penn State after going to school at Indiana and Michigan. This former B1G strength and conditioning coach has left the college world of S&C to work in the private sector. Money was the driving factor for this. Not that she was money hungry, but in the...

We know we have been talking about this a lot. That should show you how important we think this topic is. Just listen this whole clip and listen to what we are talking about with the specific examples. If after taking the 9 minutes to hear, you can watch the video you still think we are wrong, that is fine. But at least hear us out. We are talking about this so much to help out athletes and better...

This week we are joined by former college strength and conditioning coach Jessica Burke. She worked all over the B1G in her time in the college world. Recently she left that world and is working in the private sector. In this conversation we chat about what she learned while in the university world and how it needs a total revamp. ----- CONNECT: 🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StrengthCoachNet...

If you work with a group of athletes who throw an object - baseball, football, softball, javelin, etc... you need to make sure your athlete's arm is healthy to throw. This requires them to handle the high speed demands of their delivery. It also means preparing their lower body and torso to help produce the forces needed. Learn from current New York Yankees Director of Player Health and Performanc...

The movie MoneyBall changed baseball forever when it came out. So did technology. Now every team in baseball (and just about every other sport) has technology. It has almost got to the point where a team cannot do anything without looking at what the data tells them about their swing, pitch, etc... Is this a good thing? We talk about it with New York Yankees Director of Player Health and Performan...

Episode 119 of the Cheeky Midweeky is LIVE! This week's guest has worked in baseball for over 2 decades and is considered one of the best to work in baseball. This is why he is currently the director of health and performance for the New York Yankees. In this conversation we chat about: -Pitch clock -Shoulder health -Conditioning/lifting for baseball -The long season that is MLB -And more! _______...

There are PLENTY of gimmicks in strength and conditioning. Especially baseball S&C. In this conversation you can skip the gimmicks and get to the real stuff that works. We are joined by Major League Baseball New York Yankees Director of Player Health and Performance Eric Cressey. Eric has worked in baseball for decades and is one of the brightest minds in the sport. ___________________________...

In this conversation we discuss the concepts of courage and leadership in sports. We emphasize the importance of teaching these qualities to athletes and how it can improve their overall performance. Our guest, Scot Prohaska, also highlights the significance of clear communication and language in building a strong team culture. Additionally, we address the challenge of instilling leadership princi...

Our guest this week Scot Prohaska has worked with elite athletes across many sports. Including football, basketball, hockey, figure skating, and Olympics. Someone he has worked closely with is former Heisman trophy winner Bryce Young. In this clip Scot shares what makes Bryce so successful. _______________________________ Be sure to hit the subscribe button to get more free content from us #educat...